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The Sand Dollar Ocean View Studio Cottage in East End

Bedrooms: 2

Bathrooms: 1

Sleeps: 4

Sq Ft: 500

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The "SAND DOLLAR" #4 is a 2nd-floor studio in The Cottages, a boutique 10 studio bed and breakfast on Grand Cayman’s East End, about a 45 minute drive from Owen Roberts International Airport.

It provides a serene, comfortable setting for 4 guests with modern amenities, personalized service, and easy access to both on site and nearby island attractions.

Whether for a romantic escape or a peaceful retreat, this ocean view cottage offers a relaxing place to unwind and enjoy your stay.

The Space

Studio | 1 Bathroom | Sleeps 4

ACCOMMODATION & INTERIOR FEATURES
•    The "SAND DOLLAR" #4 cottage is a 2nd-floor 500-square-foot studio cottage with a direct ocean view located in the Yellow building on the right side of the property.
•    It features 2 Queen-sized beds with luxury bedding, accommodating up to 4 persons.
•    Full bathroom with shower for convenient post beach refresh.
•    Outdoor seating for 4 on the covered patio, perfect for morning coffee or sunset drinks.
• Equipped kitchenette with microwave and mini fridge for light meals, snacks, and chilled beverages.
•    Natural, green, and organic premium toiletries, Brita water filter bottle, bathrobes, in room safe, and luggage rack.
•    Smart TV, high speed Wi Fi, and Bluetooth clock radio for entertainment and connectivity.
•    Complimentary mid week cleaning and daily towel change available upon request.

AMENITIES, BREAKFAST & ONSITE SERVICES
•    Daily breakfast with locally grown foods delivered to your private covered lanai, featuring items such as scrambled eggs with bacon and toast, fresh banana bread, seasonal fruit, and French toast on request.
•    Oceanfront freshwater pool with trellis and loungers just steps away, overlooking the Caribbean Sea.
•    Fantastic snorkelling right off the beach, so you can enjoy the reef without leaving the property.
•    Full service concierge available to book attractions and on site activities, including a Caribbean cooking class (subject to minimum numbers).
•    Complimentary high speed Wi Fi and flat panel HDTV with cable across the property.
•    New, fully equipped air conditioned gym including books and games for downtime.
•    Self service, pay on site laundry with laundry pods and fabric softener, convenient for longer stays.

BEACH CONDITIONS
Properties on the North Side and East End of Grand Cayman may occasionally see sargassum (seaweed) wash ashore, mostly between May and August. This is a natural, seasonal occurrence throughout the Caribbean, and conditions can vary day to day.

Grand Cayman offers gorgeous beaches, great snorkeling, and plenty to enjoy island-wide, so we don't anticipate it impacting your trip, just a heads-up in case you notice it during your visit.

DINING & NEARBY ACTIVITIES – EAST END
The Cottages is in the scenic East End district, close to beaches, watersports, and a cluster of popular local restaurants and bars.

Within walking distance or a short drive:
•    Italian Kitchen at Morritt’s Plaza – Casual Italian inspired fare and pizzas.
•    David’s Restaurant (Morritt’s) – Sit down dining with seafood and steaks.
•    Mimi’s Dock Bar (Morritt’s) – Laid back dock bar for drinks and bites over the water.
•    Tides, Subway, and Coffee Bar at the Wyndham – Additional dining, grab and go, and coffee options.

Short drive (approx. 5–15 minutes):
•    Vivine’s Kitchen – Classic Caymanian home cooking with sea views.
•    Eagle Ray Grill – Burgers, tacos, and casual fare overlooking the reef.
•    Big Tree BBQ & other local spots – Authentic roadside barbecue and island dishes.
•    La Casita – Mexican restaurant where guests receive 10% off, with pick up options available.

Guests are also close to watersports and tours, including Stingray City trips, kayak rentals, jet skis, diving, and snorkelling excursions, often with a 10% discount at White Sand Water Sports once booked.

GROCERIES, SUNDAY CLOSURES & PRACTICAL DETAILS
Nearby grocery options such as Foster’s Express and Chisholm's Grocery are about 10 minutes away by car. Larger supermarkets are also convenient stops on the drive from the airport.
Supermarkets are closed on Sundays in Cayman, though most restaurants and gas stations remain open, and some gas stations sell liquor on Sundays. Grocery items can also be pre-ordered and delivered before arrival.
Chisholm’s Market is on the Northside, and is open 7 days a week, and is well stocked with food, supplies, beer, wine & liquor. 10 minutes from The Cottages.

TRANSPORTATION
•    A rental car is highly recommended for this area so guests can easily explore Grand Cayman at their own pace.
•    Many guests book directly with trusted local providers such as Marshall’s Rent-A-Car, Andy's Rent-A-Car, or compare options through Kayak.
•    Due to limited public transportation in East End, having a car offers the greatest convenience and flexibility.

ACCESSIBILITY & PARKING
•    Accessibility: Second-Floor cottage (Stairs, no elevator)
•    Parking: Complex parking or car space available (1 vehicle)

PROMOTIONS
Automatic discounts may apply based on travel dates, including seasonal Stay 7, Pay 6 offers from May 1 to November 1, along with last-minute deals, early booking savings, and extended-stay discounts.
Eligible offers are applied automatically, cannot be combined with other promotions or Repeat Guest benefits, and may be subject to blackout dates from December 17 to January 3.

CHECK IN & CHECK OUT
After booking, you’ll receive detailed arrival information by email, and your unique door code before arrival.
Check in is any time after 3:00 PM with keyless entry; early check in may be possible depending on cleaning schedules and can be confirmed with the property manager closer to arrival.
Check out is self service at 11:00 AM, with clear instructions provided; late check out is only available if pre arranged, as time is needed to prepare for incoming guests.

TRAVEL INSURANCE
Travel insurance is recommended, especially during hurricane season from August through October, to help protect against trip interruptions and weather-related disruptions.

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House Rules

- Non-smoking
- Minimum age of 21
- Check in 3 pm - check out 11 am unless otherwise approved
- No pets unless previously arranged
- No events, parties, or weddings unless otherwise approved
- Your On-island property manager is your primary point of contact once on-island

Rooms ↑↓

Primary Bedroom

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 2

Shared space 1

Amenities ↑↓

Adventure Properties

Air conditioning

Barbeque utensils

BBQ grill

Beach

Beach access

Beach essentials

Beach Front

Beach View

Beachfront

Bed linens

Bicycles available

Blender

Board games

Body soap

Breakfast

Cable TV

Carbon monoxide detector

Ceiling fan

Cleaning Disinfection

Coffee

Coffee maker

Communal pool

Conditioner

Cookware

Corporate Housing

Cycling

Dining table

Direct Waterfront

Dishes and silverware

Dryer

Dryer in common space

Emergency exit

Enhanced cleaning practices

Essentials

Extra pillows and blankets

Family Friendly

Family/kid friendly

Fire extinguisher

Fishing

Free parking on premises

Freezer

Garden or backyard

Garden View

Golf - Optional

Hair dryer

Hammock

Hangers

Heating

High touch surfaces disinfected

Horseback Riding

Hot water

Ice maker

Internet

Iron

Kayak

Kitchen

Laptop friendly workspace

Long term stays allowed

Luggage dropoff allowed

Microwave

Mini fridge

Museums

Near Ocean

Ocean Front

Outdoor kitchen

Outdoor pool

Outdoor seating (furniture)

Patio or balcony

Pool Access

Private entrance

Promo

Romantic Getaway

Sea view

Shampoo

Shopping

Shower gel

Smoke detector

Stay 7 / Pay 6

Stove

Suitable for children (2-12 years)

Suitable for infants (under 2 years)

Theme Parks

Toaster

Towels provided

Washer

Washer in common space

Water Sports

Water View

Waterfront

Wedding & Events

Wine glasses

Wireless Internet

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Perfect Birthday Getaway with Ocean Views & Great Hospitality

Review Date: April 23, 2026

Vacation Date: April 18, 2026

"Celebrated our daughter’s third birthday in Grand Cayman and had a wonderful experience. The location is private and the host was very friendly and helpful. Breakfast every morning was delicious and we had a great view of the ocean. Would recommend and stay here again!

Reviewed By: Michelle C

Response from caymanvacation.com:
Thank you so much for your lovely review, Michelle! We’re honored you chose to celebrate your daughter’s third birthday with us—what a special occasion! We’re so glad you enjoyed the private location, the ocean views, and the breakfast each morning. It’s also wonderful to hear that you found the hosting team friendly and helpful. We truly appreciate your recommendation and would love to welcome you and your family back again for another memorable stay!

Check in was easy, the service was great, the location was special!

Review Date: March 17, 2026

Vacation Date: March 10, 2026

"Check in was easy, the service was great, the location was special!

Reviewed By: Andrew Y

Response from caymanvacation.com:
Thank you so much for your kind review, we're so happy to hear you had a wonderful stay at Sand Dollar. We look forward to hosting you again!

Great location and staff

Review Date: March 1, 2025

Vacation Date: February 24, 2025

"This location is exactly as it seems online. The unit we stayed in was modern and extremely clean inside and out. The area is super quiet and not crowded. No issues finding a chair or using the facilities. Breakfast came to us every morning on the balcony which was fantastic. My only "complaints" which are very trivial, are that the 1 paddle board for use was extremely worn down with no safety strap. The other is that we got bug bites ALL OVER us, it seemed the bugs were in the condo even trying to keep the door closed as much as possible. The beach itself had tons of debris like grass, shells, etc. Neither were a major issue, but maybe a heads up that we should bring bug spray before arriving or we saw them raking around the property, maybe suggest raking off the small beach in front of the property too. The staff is VERY nice and attentive, but there is not "front desk". You have to call them if you need anything which is not at all an issue. Overall, great snorkeling right off the beach, plenty of things to do on that side of the island and would stay again.

Reviewed By: Alexandra H

Response from caymanvacation.com:
Thank you for this wonderfully detailed review! We're delighted you enjoyed our modern, clean unit and those special breakfast deliveries. We appreciate your helpful feedback about the paddleboard and beach maintenance - we'll address these promptly. Thank you for the bug spray suggestion - we'll be sure to add this to our pre-arrival information. Your quiet piece of paradise (with great snorkeling!) keeps your spot warm for next time! ✨

Beautiful, quiet place!

Review Date: February 15, 2025

Vacation Date: February 2, 2025

"We loved the beautiful setting; it was quiet and restful and clean. We gave 4 stars instead of 5 because we had to have the hot water fixed 4 times during our week stay (they have "on demand" water heating). But the managers were very responsive, which is good

Reviewed By: Therese B

Response from caymanvacation.com:
Thank you for your thoughtful review of Sand Dollar! ✨ We're delighted you found your peaceful paradise in our quiet, clean setting. We appreciate your patience with the water heater hiccups and your recognition of our responsive team. Next visit, we'll turn up the heat to 5 stars - your serene escape awaits your return!

We loved our stay at the cottages!

Review Date: April 3, 2024

Vacation Date: March 28, 2024

"The place is beautiful and peaceful. Glen and Mary make you feel at home!

Reviewed By: Giselle D

Response from caymanvacation.com:
Your positive feedback on your stay at Sand Dollar @ The Cottages fills us with gratitude. We're delighted that our team could enhance your experience, and you're always welcome to return and create more cherished memories with us. Thank you once again for choosing us for your Cayman Vacation!

Excellent location.

Review Date: February 25, 2024

Vacation Date: February 23, 2024

"This place is on the opposite side of the island from all the "action," but the short taxi ride out to the location is a reminder that you are on a secluded island! Waking up with the roosters calling, and waves crashing. We'll be scheduling again in just a few weeks.

Reviewed By: Kevin N

Response from caymanvacation.com:
It was our delight to have you as our guest at The Cottages – Sand Dollar, and we're thrilled to hear you had an enjoyable time. We would be happy to have you return anytime, and thanks again for choosing us for your Cayman Vacation.

Beautiful Setting

Review Date: February 17, 2024

Vacation Date: February 10, 2024

"Very nice intimate setting for a relaxing vacation in the Caymans.

Reviewed By: Debbra L

Response from caymanvacation.com:
It was our pleasure having Debbra as our guest at The Cottages - Sand Dollar Condo, and we're delighted to hear they had an enjoyable stay. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we'd be thrilled to welcome you back anytime. Thanks for choosing us for your Cayman vacation!

A great stay!

Review Date: February 8, 2024

Vacation Date: February 3, 2024

"The Cottages is a very clean and well run location! We were provided with everything we needed for our time here. The light and simple breakfast at our room was an unexpected bonus. We did have some issues with the local cable service but those were easily fixed and not the fault of the hosts. Everything about this property is clean and updated. The location is away from the more touristy areas of the island but there is everything you need within a reasonable drive. The staff are beyond friendly and helpful! If we return to Cayman we will try to stay here again.

Reviewed By: Steve F

Response from caymanvacation.com:
Thank you for your great review! We're thrilled you enjoyed your stay at The Sand Dollar @ The Cottages. We're glad you found everything you needed and appreciated the clean, updated property. Our staff strives to be friendly and helpful, and we're delighted you found them so. We'd love to host you again if you return to Cayman Vacation!

Cayman Getaway

Review Date: November 24, 2023

Vacation Date: November 18, 2023

"The Cottages is the best place to get away from the touristy hustle. Great location, isolated but close to everything you need. The staff is just the best. Lynn and her team were fabulous! Great restaurants within a couple of miles. Perfect place to relax and enjoy the beach. We will be back!!!

Reviewed By: Mark L

Response from caymanvacation.com:
We're overjoyed to hear that you had a fantastic stay at The Sand Dollar Oceanfront Cottage! Thank you for your glowing review highlighting the perfect location, beautiful views, and excellent amenities. We're delighted that Lynn, and the team could contribute to your positive experience. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we'd be thrilled to welcome you back anytime. Thanks for choosing us for your Cayman vacation!